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Maria Ines, attendant, is the best of all!

We spent 4 days and had great surprise during breakfast, Maria Ines, the attendant was warm and special , food could be better tough, specially more variation on breads and fruits - not only a single one - and juices , for the price we were expecting at least a fresh one. Cledy and Roberto give the privacy you want, but too many rules when arriving ( despite warm) and must say that the "Rules book" in the bedroom gave some surprises - like charges for swimming pool towels - 2 euro wich was not expected when you pay EUR190/day. Charming, Great room, 100% clean and comfortable. but overall, expensive for what really brings.More

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Stayed: June 2011, travelled as a couple

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Ask Fortuna_F about Fortezza de'Cortesi

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Fortezza de' Cortesi is one of a kind. The setting of the B&B is beautiful and Roberto and Cleddy are very kind and welcoming. We were lucky enough to visit towards the end of May and caught all the roses in bloom which were truly amazing. Although the landscape is very nicely planted and promises to have something in bloom at all times. We stayed in the Smeralda room which was very large and the bathroom was huge. It was a pleasant surprise. The breakfast was very good and the attendant / housekeeper was very nice.

We will definitely go back and would highly recommend this B&B for your trip. We would also recommend Roberto's restaurant in the town center which was wonderful. We were lucky enough to get to eat there twice!

Stayed: May 2011, travelled with family

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Ask ScottandTriciaJez about Fortezza de'Cortesi

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This 5-room B&B -- a centuries old restored fortified villa -- is located on a hilltop, a few minutes from San Gimignano in Tuscany. Very quiet, scenic location. Antique furniture. Just a short drive to Siena, Florence, Chianii, Pisa, etc. They were very accommodating of our special dietary restrictions -- cooked a special breakfast for us every day. The only negative I can think of is that there is no restaurant on site. However, the hotel also operates an excellent restaurant in San Gimigiano which served us the best steak we've encountered in 27 years of traveling in Europe. The unpaved road up to the hotel was challenging but ensured that there were no traffic noises.

Room Tip: Ask for room on an upper floor -- less foot noise.

Stayed: April 2011, travelled as a couple

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Ask laguna88 about Fortezza de'Cortesi

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Great location with views of San Gimignano's towers in the distance. All bedrooms were clean and had there own ensuite and each had a wonderful view of the tuscan hills. We had lots of fun taking turns in the kitchen and trying out the local food and wines. San Gimignano, Sienna and the Chianti Region were all an easy drive away. Also supermarkets were only 15minutes away. Lots of wonderful memories and we will be talking about our holiday for a long time,

Stayed: August 2010, travelled on business

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Ask Rabbit56 about Fortezza de'Cortesi

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Pretty Villa, and nice spacious, clean rooms. Road to it over a rough gravel road. A bit remote. Surprised us with wanting to charge extra for Air conditioning (Euro 600). No laundry facilities or clothes line (extra cost again). Pool area not so good - a bit tired and in need in some maintenance. Lots of Mossi's. Dining table large and good, but dining seating poor with bench seats at the wrong height. Wanted extra for room service and pool towels. We all thought too expensive for what it was.

Stayed: August 2010, travelled with friends

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Ask Raynboz about Fortezza de'Cortesi

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Total gem! Pretty much exactly what you imagine when you think of the ideal Tuscan getaway, and then some. You ride up a gravel road up into the hills and away from the rest of the world. The grounds and the setting are stunning—beautiful terraces and gardens with roses and lavender and views for miles across the vineyards and olive groves. The house is a wonderfully restored, rustic stone house dripping with history. Rooms simply and tastefully furnished, each one with a view you could stare at for days: the towers of San Gimignano across rolling hills. Best of all, the innkeepers and proprietors: Cledy and her husband are warm, welcoming, helpful, extremely well-informed and passionate about the area and its history, but also low-key and unassuming. Breakfast is at a shared table, which sounds odd at first, but ultimately is a nice touch as it encourages friendly conversation with fellow guests and adds to the air of general conviviality. Even the pool has a drop-dead gorgeous view. I could go on and on. . . Highly, highly recommended!

Stayed: August 2010, travelled as a couple

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Ask chrisupton about Fortezza de'Cortesi

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